iOS App Development
Apps for iPhone and iPad, built to Apple’s design and App Store guidelines for a smooth approval process.
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Mobile App Development for iOS and Android
Fast, secure apps your customers will want to keep on their home screen.
Cyber Ghost provides mobile app development for UK businesses and founders. We start with a focused first version, price every phase upfront and give you full ownership of the code.
- iOS and Android
- Fixed-price phases
- You own the code
Overview
Why Your Business Needs a Mobile App
Your customers spend much of their screen time on their phones, but a mobile website cannot do everything an app can. It cannot send push notifications, work reliably offline or use the camera, location and payment features people expect. Every extra step between interest and action is a chance to lose them.
A well-built app keeps your business one tap away. It makes booking, buying and repeat visits more convenient, and gives you a direct channel to your customers.
As an app development company, we cover every stage from your first idea to ongoing updates. We agree the right first version and price each phase upfront, so you can move forward with clarity.
Our services
Mobile App Development Services
From native iOS and Android apps to cross-platform builds, design and support, we cover each stage of app development.
Android App Development
Apps for Android phones and tablets, tested across popular devices and prepared for Google Play.
Cross-Platform App Development
One codebase for iOS and Android, helping you launch on both platforms with a more efficient build.
App UI and UX Design
Clear, on-brand screens designed around how your users think and tested before development starts.
App Integrations and APIs
Connections to payment providers, CRMs, booking systems and your existing website or web app.
App Maintenance and Updates
Compatibility updates, bug fixes and new features to keep your app reliable as it grows.
Choosing the right approach
Native vs Cross-Platform: Which Is Right for You?
The right approach depends on your users, features and launch plans. We recommend an option after discovery. If you do not need an installable app, a progressive web app may be a better fit.
| Consideration | Native | Cross-platform |
|---|---|---|
| Build cost | Higher, with separate codebases | Lower, with one shared codebase |
| Time to launch | Longer when building for both platforms | Faster when launching on both platforms |
| Performance | Best suited to demanding graphics or complex platform features | Excellent for most business apps |
| Best for | Games and apps needing advanced device features | Booking, ecommerce, membership and service apps |
Start focused
Start With an MVP
You do not need every feature on day one. We build a minimum viable product with the core features your users need, launch it and use real feedback to guide the next phase. That helps you reach the app stores sooner and invest in features that prove their value.
Designed responsibly
Security and Performance
We plan for data protection, payment security, reliability and testing throughout the app build and release.
Secure sign-in
Authentication and role-based access designed around who needs to use the app.
Data protection
Encryption and careful handling of personal data in line with applicable data-protection requirements.
Secure payments
Payments processed by trusted providers such as Stripe, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Reliability
Crash monitoring and performance tracking after launch help us spot issues and plan improvements.
Testing
Testing on real devices and operating-system versions before release.
The Process
Our App Development Process
Six clear stages, with your approval at each one.
- 1
Discovery
We define your users, goals and the core features for the first release.
- 2
Design and Prototype
You review and test a clickable prototype before the build scope and fixed price are agreed.
- 3
Build in Sprints
We build in planned stages and share working app builds for your review.
- 4
Testing
We test on real devices for speed, security and usability before release.
- 5
App Store Launch
We prepare your listings and support the App Store and Google Play submission and approval process.
- 6
Support and Updates
We can monitor, maintain and improve your app after launch.
Our toolkit
Technologies We Build With
We use React Native with secure cloud back ends, choosing the implementation to suit your app and its requirements.
Mobile apps
- React Native
Back ends
- Secure cloud back ends
Why work with us
Why Choose Cyber Ghost
A practical path from your first app idea to a product you can keep improving.
Start small, scale with confidence
Build a focused MVP first, then grow it based on real usage.
Fixed-price phases
Review and approve the cost of each phase before it begins.
You own everything
Your business owns the source code, data and app store listings.
iOS and Android from one team
Work with one team and one point of contact across both platforms.
Support after launch
Plan updates, fixes and new features as your app and users grow.
Cost and timelines
App Development Cost and Timelines
Cost depends on features, platforms, integrations and design. Every phase is quoted in writing before work begins.
| Stage | From | Typical timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery and prototype | Quoted after discovery | Agreed in the project plan |
| MVP (iOS and Android) | Fixed quote per phase | Agreed in the project plan |
| Full app | Fixed quote per phase | Agreed in the project plan |
Ongoing costs include app store fees, hosting and optional support plans. The applicable costs are confirmed for your project before work begins.
Pricing and timeline figures are not published until confirmed; each phase is scoped and quoted in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Mobile App Development FAQs
The cost depends on the features, platforms, integrations and design involved. We discuss your requirements and provide a written quote for each phase before work begins.
Cross-platform development can launch on iOS and Android from one codebase, usually at lower cost. Native development can suit apps that need advanced hardware access or demanding graphics. We recommend an approach after discovery.
Your business owns the source code and agreed project assets. Ownership and handover details are set out in the project agreement.
We can provide optional support for operating-system updates, security fixes, cloud monitoring and new features. The scope and cost are agreed separately.
Timing depends on the features, platforms, integrations and review process. We agree a project schedule after discovery and before each phase begins.
Yes. We prepare the store listings, check the submission requirements and support the App Store and Google Play submission and approval process.
Mobile App Development
Book a Free Discovery Call
Tell us about your app idea and who it is for. We will help map out a clear, phased route to launch.
- Fixed-price phases
- You own the code
- iOS and Android
Often bought together
Related services
Most clients start with one service and add a second or third as the work grows — the links below point to the services that make the most sense next.
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